Helen M. Smith

Helen M. Smith, age 98, of Green Lake, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Barrett House in Ripon, WI, with her family by her side.

Helen was born on July 13, 1928, daughter of William and Melinda (Klumb) Bunkelmann. She graduated from Kewaskum High School, and on May 22, 1949 she married Leslie Smith. Leslie passed away in 1984.

Helen is survived by her daughter, Patty (Paul) Loberg; grandchildren, Taylor (Nicholas) Toros, Wade (Jaymee) Loberg, Vincent (Sarah) Smith, Melinda Smith, and Amanda Smith; great-grandchildren, Mila Kilde, Macy Kilde, Charlotte Toros, Smith Loberg, Parker Loberg, Tavin Smith, and Devlin Smith; a brother, Richard Bunkelmann; and numerous nieces; nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Melinda Bunkelmann; husband, Leslie Smith; a son, Thomas Smith; and siblings, Wilmer (Doris) Bunkelmann, Frances (Oliver) Diener, Byron (Lois) Bunkelmann, and Harold (Ruth) Bunkelmann.

A private graveside committal service and inurnment will take place at Dartford Cemetery, Green Lake, WI, with Pastor Nickolas Haasch officiating. Memorials in her name may be directed to Peace Lutheran Church and School, 440 Lake St, Green Lake, WI 54941.